Head of the Lakes United Way (HLUW) will hold its fifth annual Experience Auction
highlighting fun, experience-based items throughout the region. The auction is March 2-16 and includes more than 80 experiences available for bidding. The auction will be held online through the
HLUW website, with bidders having the opportunity to interact virtually.
“We are excited to kick off our fifth annual Experience Auction. Our team is grateful for the support
of so many local businesses and organizations who helped make this event possible,” states Erin
Grabinger, Development Director for HLUW. She adds, “We are looking forward to showcasing
some incredible experiences across our region while raising money to support those same
communities.”
The auction lineup is compiled of more than 80 exciting experiences from across the HLUW service
area and beyond including sporting events, local restaurants, outdoor activities, concerts, hotel
stays, and so much more. Keep an eye out for experiences that include an Apostle Island boat tour,
dance lessons for two with North Shore Ballroom, Minnesota Twins tickets, local brewery
packages, spa trips, and numerous other exciting opportunities.
In addition to all the local organizations who donated experiences, the event would not be possible
without HLUW’s annual sponsors: American Family Insurance – Allison Hanig-Landrus Agency,
Creative Planning, Duluth Central Labor Body, Duluth News Tribune, maurices, Minnesota Power
Employees Credit Union, North Shore Bank, Park State Bank, and Payroll Processing Plus.
For more information on the Experience Auction visit HLUW’s website at
hlunitedway.org/auction. The auction is open to everyone. HLUW is looking forward to
celebrating with our local partners and community members!
